Course detail
Academic Writing
FAST-BYA11Acad. year: 2024/2025
An introduction to the canonical sections of a scientific paper of the type found in international journals and proceedings (IMRAD, etc.).
Explanations regarding how to structure a text and divide it up into paragraphs, as well as how to cite correctly and declare one's sources.
Practice in writing abstracts and short scientific papers.
Information on how to use academic vocabulary and phraseology precisely.
Language of instruction
Czech
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Department
Institute of Social Sciences (SPV)
Entry knowledge
Knowledge of general English at the B1 level according to the CEFR.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.
Aims
Introducing students to the methods of scientific text in English (goals, methods, style), structure and referencing
The students will be familiar with the process of writing scientific texts in English and will have active command of the frequent phraseology used in English scientific texts.
The students will be familiar with the process of writing scientific texts in English and will have active command of the frequent phraseology used in English scientific texts.
Study aids
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Terry, Wilson: Focus on Academic Skills. London: Pearson Longman, 2006.
Recommended reading
Čmejrková, Daneš: Jak napsat odborný text.. Praha: Leda, 1999.
Type of course unit
Exercise
26 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Introduction to the style of academic English, types of academic paper.
2. Requirements and aims of academic papers, template.
3. Brief characteristics of each section of a academic paper, contents and form of the Introduction.
4. Contents and form of the Methods and Materials section.
5. Contents and form of the Results section.
6. Contents and form of the Conclusion section.
7. Contents and form of the Discussion section.
8. Contents and form of the Abstract section.
9. Titles and their types, paragraphing.
10. Common in-text abbreviations, quotations.
11. Consultations regarding seminar papers.
12. Discussion of common mistakes in written texts (Czenglish).
13. Test.